Obiturary: William L. Hand Sr.

William L. Hand Sr., 82, a resident of Glen Burnie, Md., and formerly of Blue Ridge Summit, went to be with his lord on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013.

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Posted Feb. 2, 2013 at 7:39 AM
Updated Feb 2, 2013 at 7:47 AM

Posted Feb. 2, 2013 at 7:39 AM
Updated Feb 2, 2013 at 7:47 AM

William L. Hand Sr., 82, a resident of Glen Burnie, Md., and formerly of Blue Ridge Summit, went to be with his lord on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Lola L. (McCleaf) Hand, and their children: William L. Hand Jr. (Beth), Lora L. Eddy (John), Bruce M. Hand (Sandy), and grandchildren: Amanda, Erin, Stacy, Travis, and Scott, as well as two sisters, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.
He served four years in the US Navy Air and then 37 years at Westinghouse as a engineering logistics manager. He served as a committee chairman for the Scouts, president of the Suburbia Civic Association, and “Chief” in the Indian Guides. He was a member and elder of the Harundale Presbyterian Church and of the church’s investment club. He enjoyed traveling with his grandchildren and was happiest in the company of his family.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Singleton Funeral Home, 1 Second Ave SW, Glen Burnie, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in the Harundale Presbyterian Church, 1020 Eastway, Glen Burnie.
A graveside service will be held at noon Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at the Germantown Church of God Cemetery, 16924 Raven Rock Road, Cascade, Md. 21719.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Germantown Church of God. In consideration of those with sensitivities, please do not wear perfumes or aftershaves to the services.